Children in low-income households are more likely to face the greatest barriers to accessing care and experience the painful effects of untreated tooth decay. But thanks in large part to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program, that’s not necessarily the case anymore for more than half of the children with Apple Health coverage, our state’s Medicaid program.
Oral Health Watch
35 minutes ago
Oral health care access can shape economic opportunity and stability. When people cannot get the preventive and restorative dental care they need, the consequences can affect confidence, employment, financial security, and how others perceive you. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Good oral health starts early, and Washington’s Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) program connects income-eligible families with providers trained to care for young kids, helping set children on a lifelong path to better oral health.
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
The best way to fight cavities is to stop them before they start. Brush. Floss. Drink fluoridated water. Skip sugary drinks. Preventing decay is easier, less painful, and far less costly than treating oral disease later. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Nearly 45% of parents say they have missed work because of their child’s oral health problems. Good oral health supports healthier kids, stronger families, and greater stability at work and at home. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Prevention is public health in action. Communities with access to fluoridated water experience reduced oral disease, less mouth pain, and lower overall oral health care lower costs. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Prevention works. Community water fluoridation and regular dental checkups are smart public health investments that help stop problems before they start, reduce costly treatment, and spare people from needless pain. When we invest in prevention, we build healthier communities and better outcomes ...for everyone. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Where you live should not determine whether you can get dental care. Let's explore innovative approaches and support investments that expand access, strengthen the oral health workforce, and help ensure everyone can get care regardless of ZIP code. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Prevention works. Water fluoridation has helped lower cavity rates among children and contributed to better oral health over a lifetime, including less tooth loss in adulthood. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
State oral health investments are a high-impact policy that improves overall population health and saves money long-term by:
🦷 Supporting access to preventive care
🚑 Reducing costly emergency room visits
💚 Addressing health inequities
#teethmatter